The Hatton Garden Swindle Meets a One-Armed Stranger
Cornelius Vanderstroom, a diamond merchant in Hatton Garden, is drawn into a plot when an American-appearing one-armed officer buys jewels and presents him with a pocketbook bearing Vanderstroom's own name. The tale follows his misgivings, a vanished fortune, and a dramatic reveal on a London street.
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Chant
Hyde Park Corner
Vanderstroom
Cornelius
Cornelina
Diamand
Walt
Arizona
Cornelius Vanderstroom
Curnetius
Vanier Etrontn
Nisgara
Vanderstronm
May
Gurnelius
Wind
Vanderstruom
Vanderstruem
Diamonds for a Pound Bill and Salmon Run Reflections
A tale frames Cornelius Vanderstroom, a shrewd trader in London who eyes kinship with a Dutch diamond merchant to secure a deal, using a hundred pound note as a cautious intro. The narrative shifts to musings on salmon migration, questioning fish memory and river-specific spawning, noting low egg survival and surprising finds of digested caplion in salmon caught far upriver.
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Mer
Vander Vel
Carmelias Vanderstroom
Diame Merchant
Rt Pelizat
South Africa
Batten Carden
Siavento
Iisa
Cornelius
Manda Vane
Sneli
Wooyereria
Corneli
Rad
Bellamine
Royal Exchange
Alluetion
Loanette Bank Ree
Vane
Mata Vane
Gauk
Coltiect
Cornelius Corny
Europe
Mountaile
Labrador
Tower
Hatton Garden Profit and Gilded Relaxation in Afternoon
In Hatton Garden Cornelius lounges outside his office enjoying a successful lunch. He has just sold a parcel of diamonds at near water prices to a willing amateur and won a large lunch at the Cosmopolitan cafe after a run of favorable luck. A sense of self satisfaction marks his mood as he settles after transacting the day’s deals.
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Hatton Garden
Cornelius
Iamonds
Cosmopolitan Cafe
Gariege
Ganfieng Tem
Eden Tone Mp
Unclear Prose on Blessing and Duty
Fragmentary, archaic moral reflection extols the unspoken blessing of a churety life. The speaker vows the promise of life, counsel, ideals, and comforting sentiment, urging consecration and self-strength to achieve more in the future.
State Dispensary Sparks South Carolina Debates Over Whisky Sales
South Carolinians voice dissatisfaction with the new liquor dispensary system as Governor Tillman enforces a state run whisky monopoly. A large government bar in Columbia operates twelve hours daily, bottling 12 000 to 15 000 flasks daily and selling whisky gin and other liquors through state dispensaries. The outlet sits near the State house grounds and is central to the upheaval amid opposition from liquor dealers who argue against the regime.
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Columbia
D. C
Main Street
State House
Railroad Commission
Tolman
State Prohibition Law Tests Monopoly and Dispensary Closures
The state argues it creates a monopoly and cannot trade. The Greenville dispensary is closed by Judge Norton until constitutionality is settled, with hearings in the Circuit Court. Other cases await appellate action. Despite weak liquor sales since July 1, dispensaries struggle financially. A Boston brewing firm enters to test legality, while numerous saloons remain open. First arrest under the new law targets an Italian beer seller in Charleston. Police conduct searches, seize liquor and items amid a tense crowd. A man draws a revolver in court. many wealthy residents offer bail. Dozens more violations are being pursued by the constabulary.
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Greenville
Norton
Altla
Lutchfairs
Tir Supreme Court
Althousth
Tare Brewlog Company
Vinocent Chico
Charleston
Garret
Collar
Chive
Agaiuint
Chesu
The Sherman law and silver bullion purchases speech
A discussion of the Sherman law provisions directing the Treasury to buy up to 4,000,000 ounces of silver bullion monthly at market price and fund the purchases with Treasury notes. It outlines note redemption in coin, legal tender status, and parity goals between silver and gold, with notes counted as part of bank reserves.
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Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
United States
Ske. S. Thatson
TRIA
Trenaurer
Banka
Anid Hankr
Act on silver dollar and treasury note redemption
The text outlines changes to silver bullion standards, coinage limits, and treasury redeption procedures. It repeals parts of prior acts, directs the mint to determine silver content, and details how deposits and notes from national banks are handled for redemption. The act becomes effective ten days after passage.
Bill Newby Pension Fraud Trial Shocks Springfield
A sensational case in Springfield WI centers on an alleged 29 year impersonation of Bill Newby to obtain a government pension. Dan Benton aka Mickety Dan Henton claims to be Newby but government witnesses tie him to Benton and a long life of prison and misdirection. The jury returns a verdict labeling the defendant as Bill Newby or his impersonator, with dramatic testimony from both sides.
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Dan H Enton
Springfield
Newby
Henton
United States
HA Newby
Dan” Benton
Bill Newly
Andersonville
Jack
Lill Newby
Bill
Bill Newby
Ionally
Benton
Dan Jenton
Hoe
White County
Ilinois
Tennessee
Andy Wooten
Day
Lydia
Nashville
Dan Benton
Lydia Benton
Ohio
In- Manes
Illinois
William Cohoon
Company E
Fortieth Regiment
Chicago and West Michigan Railroad route change note
A fragment notes changes from Chicago and West Michigan to Powderview during the summer, referencing a timetable or schedule item. The readable text mentions approximate subject, route alteration, and a routing detail, with unclear specifics. The item reflects a railroad line adjustment and timetable wording.
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Thige
Chicago
Letruit
Potvekey
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Great Hatton Garden
J. M. Barrie
Matilda Vane
Ana
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Elaine
Bank of Mayland Holes
Matton Garden
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Kinaman
New England
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State Digpenaany Building
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Central Standard
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Kalamazoo
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Mom
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Ine Divinion
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le Union
TVG
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PiLsoNgers
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Murehail
Chicago & Grand Trunk R. R
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Am. A. Dm
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Law
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Ie Singh
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Tundlu
Parker
Auwul
Biine Creek
Chicago & West
Mich, Railroad
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Muskegon
G. PA
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le St. Trapt
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Grand Hapids
Dutroit
Grand Ledge
Grand Lipide
Pravensa
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Petosker
Tea Aca
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Petoskey
Bellaire
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Triverse City
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Barrow and Parloy Ae ¢ Parlor
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